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Elementary Literacy Fifth Grade, Quarter 2 Unit 1
Subject: LiteracyGrade: Fifth
Timeline: 4 - 4 1/2 weeksQuarter 2 Unit 1 Overview:Quarter 2 Unit 1 Performance Task:Focus Standards:RF.5.3-Know and apply grade level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.RF.5.4-Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.RL.5.4-Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative language such as metaphors and similes.RL.5.6-Describe how a narrator’s or speaker’s point of view influences how events are described.RL.5.7-Analyze how visual and multimedia elements contribute to the meaning, tone, or beauty of a text (e.g., graphic novel, multimedia presentation of fiction, folktale, myth, and poem).RI.5.1-Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.RI.5.2-Determine two or more main ideas of a text and explain how they are supported by key details; summarize the text.W.5.1-Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.W.5.2-Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.W.5.8-Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; summarize or paraphrase information in notes and finished work, and provide a list o sources.W.5.9-Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.W.5.10-Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.SL.5.1-Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.SL.5.2-Summarize a written text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.L.5.1-Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing and speaking.L.5.2-Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.L.5.3-Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listeningL.5.5-Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meaning.Student Objectives/Competencies:
Students will be able to…
-Make inferences from material read-Identify the difference between informational and fact/opinion media-Write an opinion essay-Demonstrate process writing-Demonstrate effective note-taking skills (using a note-taking format)-Understand cause and effect relationships-Develop point of view-Differentiate between preposition, participle and interjections-Understand when and why to combine sentences-Gather information from multiple sources-Cite evidence-Demonstrate meaning of unknown words-Identify and use root words/affixesAssessments:3
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Scoring
CONTENT
Accurately states their opinion about a natural occurrence
Essay contains many accurate facts from readings to support opinion
Mostly states their opinion about a natural occurrence
Essay contains some accurate facts from readings to support opinion
Somewhat states their opinion about a natural occurrence
Essay contains few accurate facts from readings to support opinion
Does not state their opinion about a natural occurrence
Essay contains no accurate facts from readings to support opinion
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ORGANIZATION
There is clear organization to the essay
There is some organization to the essay
There is an attempt to organize the essay
There is no evidence of organization to the essay
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CONVENTIONS
Writing contains very few errors for the amount written
Writing contains some errors for the amount written
Writing contains many errors for the amount written
Contains serious and distracting grammatical errors
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TASK SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Effective uses note-taking template
Presentation includes all appropriate elements (pacing, audibility, eye contact and appropriate length)
Adequate uses note-taking template
Presentation includes many appropriate elements (pacing, audibility, eye contact and appropriate length)
Attempts to use note-taking template
Presentation includes some appropriate elements (pacing, audibility, eye contact and appropriate length)
No evidence of note-taking template
Presentation has no appropriate elements
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Total = ____ 45
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